Almost every player Sean Dyche has worked with at Everton has improved since he joined the team.
Under the former Burnley manager, even the most out-of-it players—Jarrad Branthwaite and Vitaliy Mykolenko—have found newfound success.
But few compare to Abdoulaye Doucoure, who was halfway out the exit door before his appointment. He is now one of the Premier League’s most prolific midfielders, with his importance to the side unparalleled.
However, despite these regular miracles, there has been one nut too tough to crack.
Since his summer transfer, Ashley Young has had difficulty making an impression and may have begun to show his age at the beginning of the season.
It appears like things are finally improving for the seasoned wide receiver.
What made Ashley Young an Everton signing?
In other words, the 38-year-old ace was signed by the Toffees as a stopgap.
It was a wise addition for Dyche, given he had just finished a strong season with Aston Villa—the Premier League team where he really initially established his reputation.
especially in light of the club’s well-documented financial limitations, which finally resulted in two suspected financial breaches and a January transfer window during which they did not sign any players.
Although his knowledge and cover were anticipated to be crucial during what seemed to be yet another protracted and difficult campaign, he has ultimately shown to be far from trustworthy.
His inability to regain any sort of form until after his injury comeback at the beginning of the season was a result of Dyche’s insistence on starting him at full-back.
However, the 52-year-old manager had to make a significant tactical adjustment, which is why the position has gained new significance.
